Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts with Garlic and Onion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A simple Filipino vegetable side dish featuring crisp mung bean sprouts quickly sautéed with garlic and onions for a light, healthy complement. This Filipino-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mung bean sprouts, garlic cloves, small yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups, rinsed and drained mung bean sprouts
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1, thinly sliced small yellow onion
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

The pan we’d use for this → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced small yellow onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 4 cups rinsed mung bean sprouts to the skillet. Stir-fry quickly for 3 minutes until sprouts are tender but still crisp.
3. Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp soy sauce over the sprouts, sprinkle 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to combine and cook for another minute.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and serve immediately as a light vegetable side.